Hi,My husband is a Blue Card holder living in Germany, and I am an Opportunity Card holder also residing in Germany. I would like to know if he can apply for a spouse visa for me while I am already in Germany. Additionally, is it possible to convert my Opportunity Card residence permit into a spouse residence permit without leaving Gemenay?
Dear @uswa I hope you are doing great!
Today, I reached out to the foreigners department in Aachen to ask about your situation, as I couldn't find any specific details about a change of purpose on their website.
The person informed me that they review such applications on a case-by-case basis to ensure all requirements are met. So, before booking an appointment, you will first need to submit the following documents via email:
Please send these documents to auslaenderamt[@]staedteregion-aachen.de. They may request additional documents if needed.
I hope your application will be processed fast and can be handled within Germany. If you need local support, you can reach out to a migration counseling center. You can find varies in Aachen. On the map from BAMF you can narrow your search dowm by enter your zip code.
Wishing you all the best! Please let me know if you have any further questions.
Thank you! I appreciate your help and will be waiting for your proposal for the cover letter. Also, do I need to submit all these documents in a ZIP file?
Hello @uswa you should combine the documents in one odf file and send it to the foreigners department. Please always use your full name and your birth date as a subject of the e-mail.
Please find my proposal for a cover letter in English and German. And please don't forget to add your details:
Name
Address
Postal Code, City
Email
Phone Number
Ausländeramt Aachen
Hackländerstraße 1
52064 Aachen
Date:
Subject: Application for a Residence Permit as a Family Member of an EU Blue Card Holder (§ 30 AufenthG)
Dear Sir or Madam,
I hereby apply for a residence permit as the spouse of an EU Blue Card holder, in accordance with § 30 of the German Residence Act (AufenthG).
My spouse, Spouse's Name, has held an EU Blue Card since Date and is employed as Job Title at Employer. I am already residing in Germany with a Opportunity Card, and we would like to adjust my residence status to family reunion.
I have attached all the required documents:
I kindly request processing my application and am available for any further inquiries. In case you will need further documents, please let me know. Thank you for your support.
Best regards,
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Name
Adresse
PLZ, Stadt
E-Mail
Telefonnummer
Ausländeramt Aachen
Hackländerstraße 1
52064 Aachen
Datum:
Betreff: Antrag auf Aufenthaltserlaubnis gemäß § 30 AufenthG als Familienangehörige(r) eines Blaue-Karte-Inhabers
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,
hiermit beantrage ich, NAME, die Aufenthaltserlaubnis als Ehepartnerin eines Inhabers der Blauen Karte EU gemäß § 30 Aufenthaltsgesetz (AufenthG).
Mein Ehepartner, Name des Ehepartners, ist seit Datum im Besitz einer Blauen Karte EU und arbeitet als Berufsbezeichnung bei Arbeitgeber. Ich lebe bereits in Deutschland mit einem Aufenthaltstitel einer Chancenkarte, und wir möchten meinen Aufenthaltstitel nun zum Familiennachzug anpassen.
Beigefügt finden Sie alle erforderlichen Unterlagen:
Ich bitte Sie um eine zeitnahe Bearbeitung meines Antrags und stehe für Rückfragen jederzeit zur Verfügung. Falls Sie weitere Unterlagen benötigen, sagen Sie mir gerne Bescheid.
Vielen Dank für Ihre Unterstützung.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen
I hope this helps you for you application. Please let me know if you need further support.
Your situation is solvable, and there are a few important points to consider.
Transferring an Opportunity Card to a Residence Permit for a Spouse (Familiennachzug)
Yes, in most cases it is possible to change your status without leaving Germany, but it depends on many factors, including your current status, the conditions of your Opportunity Card, and your spouse's income.
You will need to apply to the Ausländerbehörde (immigration office) in your city. They may ask for proof of your spouse's income (the Blue Card requires a good salary), insurance, and registration.
Applying for a Spouse Visa While in Germany
Usually, such applications are submitted from abroad, but if you are already in Germany, you can try to change your status right here. This depends on the policy of the local office, so it is important to consult with a lawyer or the immigration office.
Some German states are more lenient about such changes, while others require you to return to your country of citizenship to apply.
How to proceed
First of all, make an appointment for a consultation at Ausländerbehörde and find out whether it is possible to apply without going out.
Prepare all the documents: marriage certificate, proof of residence, insurance, certificate of income of the spouse.
Where to get help?
If you have additional questions, you can also contact Migrationsberatung für Erwachsene (MBE) - this is state support for migrants, which sometimes provides free consultations on changing your residence permit.
Welcome to the forum, @uswa !
In general, for certain residence permits, it is possible to apply for a change of purpose within Germany if all requirements for the new residence title are met. Since your husband holds a Blue Card, his income should be sufficient. Additionally, you have a university degree, which means you do not need to provide proof of language proficiency.
In your case, switching from an Opportunity Card to a residence permit for spouses of a Blue Card holder should be possible without having to leave Germany.
Therefore, your marriage must be officially recognized. If you got married abroad, you will need your marriage certificate - if it is not in German or English, it must be translated and may require an apostille or legalization.
If you tell me in which city your currently live, I can check your responsible foreigners department and their requirements for your application.
I hope this brings you clarity. Please let me know if you have any further questions!